do you think religion differences can hinder two people who are in love?

Philippines
March 27, 2007 4:16am CST
just wanna get your opinions regarding this matter: do you think if you have different religion with your significant other it could somehow be an hindrance?
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@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
27 Mar 07
Well, I'm a Pagan married to a Christian, and we're doing all right. We've been married for three years now, and together before that for five. In the course of our eight-year relationship, we've learned a lot about each other's beliefs. We are members of a fellowship for people of many religions, and we both go there and are comfortable. We actually like to focus on the things that are the same in many religions, such as teachings about how to treat other people. I do think if he were more "mainstream" Christian, and not his own brand of it, it wouldn't work. He doesn't believe he has to convert me, and I would never dream of converting anyone. He is one of the most tolerant and loving human beings I know, and he has respect for my beliefs, and sees how they help me live my life. Just as I see how his beliefs help him.
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• India
27 Mar 07
well,this question has a number of options. first of all....if u are in true love then religion wouldn't be a hindrance at all if u both are well settled and well established in lives, then it wouldn't be a hindrance at all if u are non-matured ppl under the protectin of parents, then they might put an obstruction to ur love.so get a grip on ur life and stand on ur legs, then religion,caste,money wouldn't touch ur love
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
27 Mar 07
No not at all..if the couple in question are ALREADY in love then really there should be very little that could get in the way of that IF they truly are in love...When two ppl love each other, compromise should IMO be a big part of that relationship if they want it to work...So even if they are two seperate religions they shoudl be able to come to an agreement on how best to handle it so there isnt any issues....
@maucute (979)
• Philippines
27 Mar 07
It would depend on the couple actually, if religion would really become a big thing to them then it would be a hindrance. But they would understand each other and just be open-minded then I guess there won't be any problem.. By the way, it could probably be if you allow others to dictate you on your feelings..
• India
27 Mar 07
Hello pretty, Your topic is interesting because i am also suffering from the same situation let me tell you the story. I am a Hindu and she is muslim but in our case nothing happened like that what u mentioned in ur discussion every thing went well untill the issue reached in ot their parents ear now the problem arised she still loves me but she is scared of her mother now we are spending less time to each other.
@demo3424 (598)
• India
27 Mar 07
yes.i think it can cause hinderance for two people who are in love because of the change in culture.
• United States
27 Mar 07
it sounds love like storm we can not resist or fight hence religion age race are not walls against real love
@Jennifer21 (2476)
• United States
27 Mar 07
I definetelly do. Religion is a very big deal to anyone and if it is your own spouse you disagree with, that is not a good sign for the relationship. I say find someone with similar interests.
@cutelang (83)
• Philippines
27 Mar 07
Yes,it could be a hindrance.For we live each day on what we believe.For example,this thing is wrong to you but for him it is right.So it could really be a great hindrance. So that you will not get hard on deciding,ask this question to yourself:What is more important to you,your love one or your religion?,your happiness or your faith?You have to sacrifice one because you can not serve two masters at the same time.
• Romania
27 Mar 07
I think yes. Maybe not from the very beginning but after time definitlly will convince the other to take his/her religion or they will fight all the time